Besiktas got confident win against Eyupspor at Turkish Cup
Besiktas got confident win against 1st league side Eyupspor with 4:0 scoreline as with losing title hopes at the league, Besiktas has send strong message that it would be taking Turkish Cup seriously in this season.
Even through this win could be seen as expected from Besiktas regardless of its situation, it still could be seen as an important win as Eyupspor are having 10 point leadership at the 1st league and did see this game as an opportunity to test themselves for Super League. It needs to be mentioned that starting from kick-off Besiktas did show that it is taking this game seriously and are aiming for win with high tempo and attacks which led for an early goal from Salih Ucan on 16th minute. Without doubt, an early goal did make task easier as it continued to provide pressure as Cenk Tosun has scored next 2 goals with one of them being from penalty. Hence, Besiktas so far with Fernando Santos does provide a view of the team which is being concentrated for getting a win and during last 3 games does get comfortable wins and this despite of absences at the team.
Eyupspor as been noted did see this game as preparation for Super League where it would be very likely be taking place in upcoming season but unfortanutely for them they didnt show a team which is ready for top division but in other hand this game let them realise their absences.
Besiktas has scored 11 goals without conceding in last 3 games and even through title at league is being very far, it does show that it would be giving its all to win cup and end season at 3rd spot.
Galatasaray wins crucial game despite of poor performance.
Galatasaray keeps its title chance alive after beating Kayserispor at home ground but it needs to be mentioned that it did get win in difficult conditions and has been far from performance which we used to see from them since last season.
With Fenerbahce raising point difference to 5 points and also losing 2 points last week to Sivasspor, Galatasaray without doubt did look to be under stress among having some absences at field which did have negative impact to the side. Galatasaray which tends to be dominating games for most of the season, didnt provide such dominance and in fact during 1st half of 2nd half has led Kayserispor to have control of game as side did fail to provide strong attacking game and pass defence and Muslera. Galatasaray did find goal from simple penalty position from Hasan Ali Kaldirim as Mertens did convert penalty and brought winning result. Still, Galatasaray did provide poor performance and does provide worrying image for upcoming games.
As, Galatasaray continues to show ineffective performance it also start throwing pressure to referees which could only raise tension and pressure inside team for upcoming weeks.
Fenerbahce will start its defence of Turkish Cup against Adanaspor.
Fenerbahce would be aiming to carry on its strong season at the Turkish Cup as it would be starting its campaign at the tournament during 5th round where it would be meeting with 1st league side Adanaspor.
With Fenerbahce would be expected to give focus to Super League and Conference League during rest of the season, it would be expected for team to go rotation as it would be starting its campaign as competition holders. Among being at lower division, Adanaspor is also not having great season at its own division and hence it could be having some serious issues at preventing Fenerbahce with getting full control even if its side would be coming with rotation.
Hence, Fenerbahce are being clear favourites and expect to play game in its own control from start to an end.
Results:
Turkish Cup, 5th round:
Fatih Karagumruk 2:0 Kirklarelispor
Kasimpasa 0:1 Bandirmaspor
Hatayspor 5:1 Sakaryaspor
Ankaragucu 3:1 Rizespor
Besiktas 4:0 Eyupspor
Schedule:
Turkish Cup, 5th round:
13:00 Antalyaspor - Pendikspor
13:00 Basaksehir- Boluspor
15:00 Gaziantep - Bodrumspor
17:00 Alanyaspor - Samsunspor
19:00 Adana Demirspor - 24 Erzincanspor
21:00 Fenerbahce - Adanaspor
In other news:
PFDK referalls:
- Samsunspor has been referred for behaviour of fans.
- Sivasspor player Fode Koita has been referred for breaking rules.
- Gaziantep has been referred for behaviour of fans and events on field
- Fenerbahce has been referred for events on field and behaviour of fans.
- Galatasaray has been referred for behaviour of fans, statements about referee and anti-sportmanship actions
- Galatasaray CEO Dursun Ozbek has been referred for statements about referee and anti-sportmanship actions.
- Kayserispor has been referred for 6 players getting yellow cards.
- Galatasaray administrator Erden Timur has been referred for anti-sportmanship actions.
- Besiktas player Amir Hadziahmetovic had an opreation due of his injury.
- Galatasaray has signed sponsorship deal with Yumsa.
- Konyaspor has signed Emmanuel Boateng for 2.5 years.
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